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WillsHub atwillshub.com.aucontains general information only. It is an Australian website about Australian succession law prepared for Australian residents.

WillsHub is owned by BHS Legal Pty Limited, (BHS Legal), an incorporated legal practice in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Using this siteYour use of this website is governed by these Terms of Use, and the Privacy Statement. Continuing to use this site means you have acknowledged and accepted these Terms of Use, and the Privacy Statement, and agree to be bound by them.

Australian State and Territory Parliaments have responsibility for making legislation on succession. Although the legal principles across the states and territories are similar, differences can exist. The approach on WillsHub is to reflect on issues common to all in a general way, and where differences occur, these may or may not be referred to. Due care is taken in compiling the material but no representation is made that permission is held to provide legal advice in every jurisdiction from which this site can be viewed.

Content is general information and not legal advice
This website does not give legal advice. Content on WillsHub is for general information and personal interest only and is not legal advice. Nothing on this website is intended to constitute legal advice or any other professional advice. The information on this site is not comprehensive, there may be errors or omissions that could affect its currency or accuracy, and must not be treated as a substitute for professional legal advice. Do not rely on anything on this site as applicable to your situation and not act or refrain from acting because of it. You should always seek your own independent legal advice, specific to your situation from a qualified legal practitioner. You use the information on WillsHub at your own risk.

No solicitor-client relationshipInformation on WillsHub is for general information only. Using this website does not and is not intended to create any solicitor-client relationship. If you send a message to WillsHub it will not create a lawyer-client relationship. You are responsible for obtaining your own independent legal advice from a qualified legal practitioner who can tailor it for your particular circumstances, and on which you should rely.

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Disclaimer limiting liabilityThis website is provided on an ‘as-is’ and “as it is available” basis without warranty. While due care has been taken in preparing content, no assurance or representation is given that content on this site or any that linked to is accurate, current, or free from errors. Readers should always obtain their own professional advice for their circumstances and rely on that. Use of this site is at your own risk.

No liability is accepted for loss or damage of any kind which might arise from your use of, or inability to use, or reliance upon, the content or information from this website, or of any other website accessed through a link on this website. Nor is any liability accepted under any circumstances for damages of any kind resulting from the use of, or reliance on, the materialmade available on this website or any external site accessed through this site.

ChangesChanges may be made at any time and without notice.

Please review this Terms of Use and Privacy Statement regularly so you are aware of any changes as continuing to use the site means you have agreed to them. The current version is that as posted.

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You may print a copy or save onto your local computer a portion of information from this website for your personal informational and non-commercial use only, in line with fair use as permitted by the provisions of the Australian Copyright Act 1968 (Cth): provided that you:

preserve and attribute the source to the author, and WillsHub at https://willshub.com.au, and retain without change any copyright or other notice;

do not change, modify or misrepresent content or frame content in any way into another work.

Any use of the content or design of this website for commercial gain is strictly prohibited.

Site availabilityCircumstances beyond our control may result in this website being unavailable, or interrupted at any time without notice. No guarantee can therefore be made that the site will be operational at all times. No liability is accepted for any loss or damage arising from site unavailability.

Internet securityNo warranty or representation is given that this website or any linked site, is secure or free from harmful code such as malicious software (malware), or any computer contamination which may harm or cause damage to any computer accessing this site.

The internet is not a secure medium. You should ensure you have taken your own precautions. No responsibility or liability is accepted for any harmful code transmitted through this website from any other website or to any linked external websites accessed from this site.

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In providing links to external sites from this site, under no circumstances is it to be implied that the existence of such links authorises the infringement of copyright, or of any other proprietary interests, on those sites.

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WillsHub is an Australian law site seeking to draw together legal information, including recent case law, on the law on wills, deceased estates, intestacy, family provision and estate administration - collectively known as succession or inheritance law - from New South Wales and around Australia. Written by Bronwyn Stead, principal lawyer of BHS Legal, admitted to practise in the Supreme Court of New South Wales and in the High Court of Australia, member of the NSW Law Society and The Tax Institute, previously a medical research scientist, see About.

Important Notice

WillsHub is intended for general information and interest only on Australian succession and inheritance law. It is not legal advice nor should it be relied upon as such. Everyone's situation is unique, despite apparent similarities with others. Readers should seek their own professional advice specific to their circumstances and rely on that. Please read the Terms of Use.